Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: All of these
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Self-pollination causes inbreeding, increasing homozygosity with each generation. Many crops are autogamous (selfers) and show high fixation of alleles, which impacts breeding strategies and varietal stability.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Under continued selfing, heterozygosity is halved each generation. After multiple generations, most loci become fixed (homozygous). Thus, autogamous crops accumulate high homozygosity unless purposely outcrossed.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Breeding manuals describe development of pure lines through repeated selfing in peas and tomatoes; self-fruitful stone fruits like peach commonly set fruit without cross-pollination.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming perennial fruit trees must be cross-pollinated; many peach cultivars are self-fertile.
Final Answer:
All of these
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